10/10 Excellent
Crystal R.
22 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crystal R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex!
Cottage in Lexington with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Virginia Horse Center
- Place, Virginia Military Institute
- Place, Washington and Lee University
- Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Carol's Cottage. 1/2 mile from Virginia Horse Center. 2 miles to VMI, W&L, Lex!
Carol's Cottage, built in 1931, is the closest accommodation to the Virginia Horse Center as the Oak Hill cross country course is directly across the street and the main facility is 1/2 mile away. We are also conveniently located approximately 5-20 minutes from most of the wedding venues in the Lexington area.
The Cottage provides a quiet and peaceful locale with excellent internet for working from home or simply enjoying the area.
**Please contact us for special event pricing which includes Graduation and Parents weekends **
The Cottage provides a quiet and peaceful locale with excellent internet for working from home or simply enjoying the area.
**Please contact us for special event pricing which includes Graduation and Parents weekends **
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the front and rear porches.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lexington
Located in Lexington, this cottage is near theme parks and in the mountains. Lee Chapel and Museum and Stonewall Jackson House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boxerwood Gardens and Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alumni Memorial Field or Cameron Hall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lexington, VA
What's nearby
- Virginia Horse Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Virginia Military Institute - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
- Washington and Lee University - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- VMI Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- Theatre at Lime Kiln - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 3 min drive
- Starbucks - 3 min drive
- Burger King - 16 min walk
- Waffle House - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Happy M.
2 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peggy B.
18 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peggy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauri B.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect location for our weekend
Lauri B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
22 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place !
Katie C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
sarah s.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property
sarah s.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natalie W.
2 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Can't wait to come back!
Natalie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
COZY COTTAGE
Melissa B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pamela C.
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage!
Pamela C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary H., Woodbury, NJ USA
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Mary H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
James C.
23 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Cottage
James C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home
Melissa B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alex S.
10 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a Weekend Getaway
Alex S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carlton D.
2 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carol's Cottage is fantastic
Carlton D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Floyd B.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VMI Family Weekend 2024
Floyd B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara S.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
Barbara S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Krista L.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Krista L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol P.
29 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute country cottage
Carol P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathy H.
20 Sept 2018
One of our favorite houses in Lexington!
Kathy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
6/10 Okay
April N.
5 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love sitting on the front porch overlooking the mountains
April N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sheila L.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Sheila L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie A.
27 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to Horse Center
Jamie A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Natalie W.
10 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great proximity to the Horse Center
Natalie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susanne L.
17 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage near Horse Center
Susanne L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Nancy E.
23 Jul 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Porches Capture Mountains
Nancy E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Bernie or Carol Shaw
Carol is originally from Charleston, West Virginia. She moved to Lexington and purchased the Cottage in 2011. She met the "boy next door", Bernie, who is from the Lake District of England. One thing led to another and the British guy and the American girl were married on June 1st, 2013 in the Gazebo in front of their lovely homes!
Why they chose this property
We both purchased our properties because we were drawn to the absolute beauty and peacefulness of the area and the wonderful people that live here.
What makes this property unique
The Cottage is the closest accomodation to the Virginia Horse Center. We are literally right across the street from the Oak Hill Cross Country course. We live on a quiet country lane with very little traffic, but Lexington, the interstate, Walmart, etc are only minutes away. We are the Owners and Managers of our property.
Languages:
English
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